Barack Obama: “This President may occupy the White House, but for the last six years…”

On the recordApril 22, 2007

This President may occupy the White House, but for the last six years the position of leader of the free world has remained open.

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Obama criticizing the lack of effective leadership in the global arena.

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Barack Obama: “This President may occupy the White House, but for the last six years the position of leader of the free world has…”